Single Image Widget
single image Widget is what the name implies — the easiest way to add images to your sidebars. Display advertisements, calls-to-action, or even build a slider based on image widgets.
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Single Image Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (80+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Single Image Widget stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| image widget | >100 |
| media Image Widget | >100 |
| media manager Image Widget | >100 |
| Single Image Widget | >100 |
| widget | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Single Image Widget
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
single image Widget is what the name implies — the easiest way to add images to your sidebars. Display advertisements, calls-to-action, or even build a slider based on image widgets.
Despite its simplicity, single image Widget is built with extensibility in mind, making it super easy to spin off new image-based widgets, or customize the widget ouput using the available template hierarchy.
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Installation
Install just like most other plugins. Download or Install it first then active it. its so simple to manage.
For developers
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FAQ
Single Image Widget: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Single Image Widget free?
Yes. Single Image Widget is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Single Image Widget safe to use in 2026?
Single Image Widget shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Single Image Widget?
Single Image Widget is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,849 times since it launched in January 2017. It was downloaded 90 times in the last 30 days.
Does Single Image Widget work with WordPress 7.1?
Single Image Widget is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Single Image Widget last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on January 10, 2017 (10 years ago).
Who makes Single Image Widget?
Single Image Widget is developed and maintained by Monjurul Hoque.
What are the best alternatives to Single Image Widget?
The most popular alternatives to Single Image Widget are Simple Image Widget (10K+ installs), Image Widget (3K+ installs) and HW Image Widget (1K+ installs).
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